Examining Willander's style of play, his long-term ceiling and what Vancouver should ultimately expect from its prized defensive prospect.

After weeks of reports, the Vancouver Canucks have officially signed defensive prospect Tom Willander to a three-year, entry-level contract. Vancouver drafted the Swedish defenceman 11th overall in 2023 after a strong season in the J20 Nationell.

The Willander Watch is over. What was believed to be a disagreement over performance bonuses turned out to be exactly that, as Tom Willander’s camp and the Vancouver Canucks’ front office met in the middle to sign an ELC with slightly higher bonuses than last year’s 11th overall received – but only slightly.